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Coal is mined at the exposed face by a continuous miner. The mined coal is then shuttled to a <br /> conveyor which transports the coal to the surface. The coal is then crushed, stockpiled, and loaded <br /> into highway trucks for delivery. <br /> When mining ceases permanently, the portals will be sealed and backfilled. The sediment pond, <br /> haul road sections and office area will be graded to approximate original contour(AOC), and <br /> drainages will be reestablished. The operator was granted a variance from AOC for the mine <br /> bench area,to allow for backfilled slopes of lesser gradient than existed prior to mining. The <br /> backfilled slopes will be stable and will support the approved postmining land use. The mine <br /> highwall will be completely backfilled, with the natural sandstone outcrop that forms a near <br /> vertical face above the portals to remain undisturbed. Topsoil or other suitable plant growth <br /> material will be spread on graded areas, and the site will be seeded and mulched to establish <br /> vegetative cover of a variety consistent with surrounding naturally occurring vegetation. <br /> viii <br />